About Richard J
Richard J Levinson graduated from Columbia Law School in 1953. He took his degree at a moment of change in American law. The early 1950s set the stage for decades of shifting legal doctrines and expanding regulatory regimes. Levinson’s legal education placed him in that generation of lawyers who moved from classroom to courtroom as the country adapted to new legal challenges.
After Columbia, Levinson entered the practice of law. Records show his legal training dates to the mid-century era, and his career subsequently extended across many years. He built a practice that served individual and business clients. He handled transactional matters, counsel work and courtroom representation at different points in his career. Over time his work reflected the practical needs of clients navigating business, property and personal legal issues.
Levinson’s career unfolded over a long arc. He practiced through sweeping changes in corporate regulation, consumer law and the structure of civil litigation. That span of practice required continual attention to evolving statutes and case law. He worked on matters that required both negotiation and litigation. Those twin skills—settlement and trial preparation—became routine elements of his professional life.
Colleagues and clients have noted his steady approach to legal problem solving. He has combined detailed legal analysis with an eye for practical resolution. That combination carried weight in both one-on-one client meetings and in more formal dispute settings. Throughout, he maintained a professional demeanor and an emphasis on clear legal advice.
Now in the latter stage of a long legal career, Levinson continues to handle legal matters. He remains active in private practice and provides counsel to clients on an array of legal questions. As of 2026 he practices law and serves clients in his community.
